Western Isles

Welcome to the Western Isles Network

Our next in person network meeting will be held on Thursday 14th May in Harris. The time and venue is still to be confirmed.

We host the meetings across the Western Isles in Uist, Lewis and Harris so that communities can be connected and take part. The area is widespread geographically and we change the location each time to reach communities. There are also online opportunities to join the Scottish wide network once a year, as well as monthly drop-in clinics for anyone who wants to ask some questions about intergenerational work.

We welcome the inexperienced and new to intergenerational practice and those who are more experienced too. Our network meetings are a time to connect, share and inspire and be inspired by other likeminded people in your local community. We will also take part in activities and learn about ideas and resources that you may be able to use in your intergenerational practice.

Uist Meeting October 2025
Thanks to those who came along to our Uist Network Meeting in Grimsay, on Wednesday 8th October. As it was my first trip to the Western Isles, it was lovely to be welcomed by all and hear about current and future intergenerational projects in the local communities. There was plenty to discuss, and conversations ranged from sharing successes of local intergenerational projects to some of the challenges faced particularly with the logistics of organising transport in such rural locations or funding projects. Later in the afternoon I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel down to Cothrom (Community Learning and Development Centre) in South Uist, enjoying the beauty of the Western Isles on my drive. It was great to meet with Community and Learning Development Officer, Laura and hear about the planned IG project between youth hubs and older adult volunteers.

We are keen to deliver training in the area too, if this is of an interest contact Corrina or telephone 07897572118 for further information.

Network Notes
2025
Uist October 2025

2024
Harris May 2024
Lewis May 2024
Uist September 2024

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